Louis Roederer, Cristal other_regions This is most impressive as

This is most impressive as it manages to deliver stunning intensity and depth of material without any undue heaviness

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

(90-92)/2023+

It is another superb Barolo from Giacomo Conterno

40% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Gris

Louis Roederer, Cristal other_regions This is most impressive asThe 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year. It is a powerful, structured Cristal layered with considerable fruit. Chardonnay seems to play the leading role in 2004, at least today. Cristal is often accessible young, but that is far from the case here. This is a serious, painfully young Cristal that will require considerable patience. Readers who are willing to spend some time with the wine today